Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sellilabre
ID:
305628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 376 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304960



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum Sellilabre
  • Sellilabre Orchid
  • Sellilabre Sauroglossum


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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes sellilabris Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Sauroglossum sellilabre (also called Sellilabre's Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall. It prefers to grow in humid montane forests, at elevations of 1500-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sauroglossum sellilabre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauroglossum sellilabre has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauroglossum sellilabre is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Sauroglossum sellilabre

Sauroglossum sellilabre is native to Central America.

Sauroglossum sellilabre FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum sellilabre?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum sellilabre?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum sellilabre?

It blooms from April to May.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References